Scabies Quiz

If there ever was a disease that added insult to injury, it's scabies. Not only does it make you extremely itchy but societal stigmas are attached to it. But how accurate of a picture do we have of scabies and what do you really know about it? Take our quiz to find out.

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Question 1 of 10

How many estimated cases of scabies occur each year worldwide?

2 billion

100 million

300 million

The American Academy of Dermatology's estimates put the number at 300 million.

Question 2 of 10

The size of a scabies mite can best be described as:

Microscopic

The burrowing mites can cause extreme itchiness but they're microscopic.

The same size as a tick.

Dime-sized

Question 3 of 10

Scabies eggs are slow to hatch.

True

False

The process repeats itself and quickly develops into an infestation.

Question 4 of 10

Symptoms of scabies are most often found on body parts such as:

The navel, forehead and feet.

The knees, ears and nose.

The elbow, armpit and penis.

The symptoms can affect nearly any part of the body but are most common on the wrist, elbow, armpit, penis, nipple, waist, buttocks and between the fingers.

Question 5 of 10

Some sufferers of scabies will develop scabies rash.

True

The rash is a pimple-like breakout.

False

Question 6 of 10

Crusted scabies are also known as:

Scandinavian scabies

Norwegian scabies

A severe form of the disease, Norwegian scabies isn't common.

Vietnamese scabies

Question 7 of 10

Scabies typically develop within a week of infestation.

True

False

Scabies don't develop for several weeks which often causes the symptoms to be severe by the time they're treated.

Question 8 of 10

Scabies mites are often spread among:

Hospital workers

Outdoor pets

Members of the same household

To get scabies you have to have prolonged, physical contact with someone who is already infected but that can include sharing articles of clothing or bedding.

Question 9 of 10

Intercourse is one way that adults contract and spread scabies.

True

Intercourse is one of the more common forms of contracting and spreading the disease.

False

Question 10 of 10

An entire family can become infected with scabies before:

The sun goes down

Before breakfast

Before anyone realizes there is a problem

The disease can spread before symptoms appear which gives scabies an opportunity to effect many people quickly.